Takeaway: Much like Duke, Loyola was hit hard in the midfield by graduation. Chris Layne, Davis Butts, and Sean O’Sullivan combined for 40 scores in 2013. Add in the subtraction of Mike Sawyer and Zach Herreweyers on attack and that total jumps to a staggering 95 goals gone from a year ago. Against the Nittany Lions the Greyhounds got a combined eight goals from the midfield. Jeff Chase (3), Tyler Albrecht (3), Brian Sherlock (1), and Kevin Ryan (1) all tickled the twine. While Loyola doesn’t have the depth of Duke’s attack they do feature one of the best in the business in Justin Ward. The senior is the unquestioned leader of the Greyhound offense, dishing out four helpers against Penn State. A lot of credit also has to go to second-year offensive coordinator Dave Metzbower. Defensively, goalie Jack Runkel played very well, stopping 12 shots, including five in the fourth period and one in overtime. His consistent play is a key for the Hounds in 2014.